National Moth Week 2026 June 18-26 2026 Turn off the TV, grab a flashlight, and step outside after dark. It’s almost time for National Moth Week, a global celebration of one of nature’s most underrated insects. For every butterfly species, there are roughly nine species of moths, in every size and color imaginable. They’re also […] Continue reading "WOWC After Dark: Moth Week Edition"
Join the Pollinator Week Bioblitz on iNaturalist and help collect data about pollinators from June 22 – 28th! A Bioblitz is a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. To participate, it’s as simple as heading outside and reporting your observations! The Pollinator Week Bioblitz is […] Continue reading "Prepare for Pollinator Week 2026!"
This April 24–27, put your curiosity to work for science. The City Nature Challenge is the world’s largest community science event, bringing people together across hundreds of cities to document the wildlife living alongside us — from the insects in your garden to the birds overhead. This year, Wild Ones Wayne County has partnered with […] Continue reading "Your Yard Is a Research Station — Join the City Nature Challenge!"
The planned auction of 440 acres at the heart of Sibley Prairie has been halted! Fritz Enterprises, Inc. has granted the Michigan Land Conservancy an option to purchase the property for $6 million. Working with a coalition of local conservation partners, the Conservancy is now racing to secure the funds needed to protect this irreplaceable […] Continue reading "UPDATE – Donate to Save Sibley Prairie"
Autumn is creeping in, the cooler weather has graced us with it’s presence. That means that many plants are now putting out seeds that are ready for collecting! Collecting seeds in your yard or any place where you can get permission is a great way to get many native plants for low financial cost. In […] Continue reading "September Seed Collection"
The planned auction of 440 acres at the heart of Sibley Prairie has been halted! Fritz Enterprises, Inc. has granted the Michigan Land Conservancy an option to purchase the property for $6 million. Working with a coalition of local conservation partners, the Conservancy is now racing to secure the funds needed to protect this irreplaceable […] Continue reading "CALL TO ACTION: Save the Sibley Prairie"